Sports Night: 49er rookies make case for late-season playing time

The 49ers’ rookie class figures to be more visible in the final two weeks of the season. Among those who should expect increased playing time are offensive tackle Trent Brown and linebacker Eli Harold.

Jim Loscutoff, who died Dec. 1 at 85, was the most accomplished yet overlooked basketball figure with Sacramento ties. His toughness was on display as a member of the Boston Celtics for all nine years of his career.

Television coverage and wintry weather produced the fourth-lowest attendance total in the 10-year history of the CIF Bowl Championships. Only an announced 14,626 fans showed up for the two days of games at Sacramento State’s Hornet Stadium.